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On September 28, the House passed by a vote of 342-85 a continuing resolution that funds the federal government through December 9. Funding of the federal government was set to expire at the end of the fiscal year, which is September 30. Earlier on the same day, the Senate passed the continuing resolution on a 72-16 vote. The White House has indicated that the President will sign the legislation. The continuing resolution continues funding at current levels while providing an additional $1.1 billion for addressing the Zika virus and $500 million in flood aid for states recently hit by storms.

With passage of this legislation, Congress will now depart for the November elections and then return for a lame duck session in which they will again address funding for the federal government prior to the December 9 deadline. Action on other items, such as comprehensive energy legislation, will have to occur during a lame duck session if it occurs at all. Action during a lame duck session will also be impacted by the results of the November elections.

For questions on this article, please contact Dave Schryver of APGA staff by phone at 202-464-2742 or by email at dschryver@apga.org.